Change login name is XP Pro

[Tyler]

I am running XP pro on a laptop that was set up by the tech guys. I am the
only one using the computer and i use the "tech" account. I sign in using the
windows 2000 type sign in screen, and i want to know how to change the name
that i sign in with there...

 

[Malke]

I am running XP pro on a laptop that was set up by the tech guys. I am the
only one using the computer and i use the "tech" account. I sign in using
the windows 2000 type sign in screen, and i want to know how to change the
name that i sign in with there...

You should leave the name of that account alone and create a new user
account with your own name. I don't know who "the tech guys" are but if
this is a company laptop, you might want to check with them first.

Malke

 

[Tyler]

The laptop that i am using is a student laptop...the "tech" people have given
us permission to change anything on the computer. Some students are using
Vista, XP, even Linux...therefore, could you please answer my question?

 

[Anteaus]

Malke has stated the situation correctly, and you would do well to take heed.

Changing the username on a W2000/XP computer has a number of consequences,
some depending on whether it's a domain or workgroup setup.

You cannot in any case *properly* change the name of an existing user.
Whilst you can change the logon credentials, other details such as the user's
data folder, as in: {C:\Documents_and_Settings\username} remain the same,
and this may lead to confusion. Therefore, best not done.

This is one reason I always try to grab new computers as soon as they are
delivered. If a user gets hold of one, 'jumps the gun' and establishes an
incorrect accountname, then the whole setup needs to be repeated with the
right one.

 

[Malke]

The laptop that i am using is a student laptop...the "tech" people have
given us permission to change anything on the computer. Some students are
using Vista, XP, even Linux...therefore, could you please answer my
question?

I did answer your question.

Malke

 

[Bruce Chambers]

The laptop that i am using is a student laptop...the "tech" people have given
us permission to change anything on the computer. Some students are using
Vista, XP, even Linux...therefore, could you please answer my question?

If you have to ask how, you most definitely shouldn't be trying to
change anything.


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